Georgia driver’s license Already Graded A
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - ANSWER>>Safety.
Safety for yourself and other road user.
What things should you check during a trip? - ANSWER>>Watch gauges, mirrors, and
use your senses to check for problems...LOOK, LISTEN, AND SMELL.
What kinds of fires is a B:C extinguisher not good for? - ANSWER>>Fires in combustible
metals, wood, paper, ordinary combustibles.
When using your extinguisher, should you get as close as possible to the fire? -
ANSWER>>No. When using the extinguisher, stay as far away from the fire as possible.
Aim at the source or base of the fire, not up in the flames.
Name some causes of vehicle fires. - ANSWER>>tires, spilled fuel, short circuits due to
damaged insulation, flammable cargo
Name some key steering system parts. - ANSWER>>steering wheel, tie rod, steering
shaft, hydraulic fluid reservoir, gear box, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle,
spindle, steering arm, power steering cylinder
Name some suspension system defects - ANSWER>>spring hangers that allow
movement of axle from proper position, cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or
broken leaves in any leaf spring, leaking shock absorbers, air suspension systems that
are damaged and or leaking, any parts of the suspension or frame that is cracked or
broken
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - ANSWER>>fire
extinguisher, 3 reflective triangles, spare fuses
, What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires? - ANSWER>>You need
at least 4/32-inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires. You need 2/32 inch
on other tires. No fabric should show through the tread or sidewall.
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk
around inspection? - ANSWER>>Condition of front axle, Condition of steering system,
Condition of windshield, Lights and reflectors.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - ANSWER>>leaks
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - ANSWER>>three
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - ANSWER>>Pump the brake pedal three
times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal
should not move.
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection? -
ANSWER>>to prevent someone from moving the truck
Why should you back towards the driver's side? - ANSWER>>So you can see better. You
can watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? - ANSWER>>Partly
engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - ANSWER>>There are blind spots
you cant see!
What's the most important hand signal that you can the helper should agree on? -
ANSWER>>Stop